Lagoon
Fun
Belvedere
Sailing Society
 The Belvedere Sailing Society is a sailing and a social club
open to residents of Belvedere. It’s great if you like
to sail, watch the sail boats, or just join us for the parties.
Events occur year-round with a summer sailing season including
Lido, Lazer, and Sunfish races on the Lagoon. Racing begins with
the Opening Day on the Lagoon, which usually follows Opening
Day on the Bay by a week or two. Parties abound as the sailing
season officially begins. Races continue all spring and summer
on Wednesday evenings, most Saturdays, and many Sundays. Championships
are held in September and October. Non-sailing members enjoy
numerous social events throughout the year including Progressive
Dinners and Holiday parties.
A Bit of History
 In 1903 the City of Belvedere paid the County Assessor $2000
to extend the city limits to the rotting piers of the drawbridge
at the base of Corinthian Island and pay for a new bridge. Thus
the charming community of about forty Arks floated under the
new drawbridge into their summer party world in the Belvedere
Cove. The "Nights of Venice" was the highlight of this
festive season. The Arks and the homes on both Corinthian and
Belvedere Islands were gaily lit and decorated. Masks and costumes,
dinners and dancing, climaxed the season. The draw bridge was
again raised in the fall and the Arks returned to the shelter
of the Lagoon. In September 1953 the first Lagoon Regatta Days
were held. Decorated boats paraded past homes that were decorated
and hosting parties. The Belvedere Sailing Society has continued
this spirited activity.
2007 Schedule
Saturday, May 5 - Opening Day Party at
the BSS Boathouse at 6 pm
Sunday May 6 - Opening Day Parade on the Lagoon
and the Four Corners Race featuring a Parade Of Boats and Tom
Belton’s Jazz Band.
August 25 - Progressive Dinner
October - Octoberfest Party (date TBA)
December - Holiday Party (date TBA)
Membership
Membership is $50 per household per year and includes a BSS
Membership Roster, notification of activities, and invitations
to all social events. An additional $30 per year is assessed
members who wish to join the Lido fleet, participate in the Lido
race events, and attend the post-Lido race cocktail parties.
These parties are hosted by BSS members and are a great way to
socialize with your neighbors. Contact any BSS officer for more
information and encourage your new neighbors to join the fun.
2008 Officers
Commodores
Jill Einstein & Peter Yolles
789-1212
einstein@yolles.org
Treasurer
Tom Perot
435-0526
tomperot@worldnet.att.net
Fleet Captains
Rich & Marika Bergsund
435-2341
rbergsund@wine.com
Port Captain
Gaby Isaacson
435-4887
gaby1@pacbell.net
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